The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

In this special series, Wendy and Anne Tomkinson will be interviewing women of color in and around the HR profession. Their first guest is Margaret Spence, speaker, consultant, and founder of the Employee to CEO project. Margaret's recommendations: https://twitter.com/BreneBrown   https://twitter.com/Oprah  How to get in touch with Margaret:  https://twitter.com/margaretspence https://www.linkedin...

We're joined by Mary Faulkner, Director of Human Resources for Denver Water in Denver, CO.  We talk about how she got into HR after pursuing a physics degree in college, avoiding issues with your company management in writing a blog on leadership, being involved in Disrupt HR, and Mary gets her own theme music (a first on the podcast). Mary's recommendations: https://dawnhburke.com/ https://twitte...

We're joined by Ben Eubanks, Principal Analyst with Lighthouse Research & Advisory in Huntsville, AL and host of the "We're Only Human" podcast. In this mega sized episode, Ben shares his passion for our profession, how AI is really changing HR, how he gets everything done with a young family at home, and Jon tells the story of how they first met (trust us, you won't believe it). Ben's recommendat...

We're joined by Carlos Escobar, Learning and Talent Management Specialist with Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, TX. We talk about his the differences of working in private business and academia, being the Director of College Relations for Texas SHRM, and Carlos blows Jon's mind with his current favorite band. Carlos' recommendations: https://brenebrown.com/  (Brene Brown) https://twitter.com/lruetti...

We're joined by Dr. Melanie Peacock, owner of Double M Training and Consulting as well as an Associate Professor of Human Resources at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  We talk about how she fell in love with HR, presenting at SHRM18, and laugh...a lot.  By the end of the episode, you'll see why Jon and Wendy both call Melanie their favorite Canadian. Melanie's recommendations:...

We're joined by Amanda Brunson, HR Generalist with RW Block Consulting, Inc. in Orlando, FL.  We talk about how she figured out what she didn't want to do early in her career, being part of SHRM's YPAC group, and all of us complain about the heat.   Amanda's recommendations: http://www.andy-masters.com/splash.da  (Andy Masters) https://stevegilliland.com/  (Steve Gilliland) How to reach Amanda: ht...

We're joined by Gemma Toth, owner of All in HR Services Consulting in Omaha, NE.  We talk about challenges she's encountered in her career, being part of the #SHRM18 Blog Squad, and Wendy talks about her birthday plans (don't worry, I don't sing to her).   Gemma's recommendations: https://twitter.com/Jonathan_HR_Law  (Jonathan Segal) #HRTribe If you're an international listener and are interested...

We're joined by Dave Ryan, Director of Human Resources for Mel-O-Cream Donuts in Springfield, IL.  We talk about a time before Federal Express, getting management to buy into using social media for recruiting, and how he came to be known as "The HR Czar." Dave's recommendations: http://www.cueinc.com/blog/  (Mike VanDervort) https://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com/  (John Hyman) https://www.ohioemploy...

We're joined by Claire Petrie, Talent Acquisition Manager with Remedy Intelligent Staffing in Buffalo, NY. We talk about making the move from corporate HR to third party, how LinkedIn video has helped Claire in networking, and Jon and Wendy introduce a new segment to the show, HR Superfriends! Claire's recommendations: https://feedly.com/i/welcome https://survivingleadership.blog/  (Mary Faulkner)...

It's the second part of our conversations with several of the international SHRM18 Bloggers. We spoke with Mofota Sefali (Pan-African as she describes herself), Anish Aravind from India, and Renee Robson from New Zealand living in Australia!  How to reach Mofota: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mofotasefali/ https://twitter.com/Mofota How to reach Anish: https://twitter.com/anisharavind How to reach R...

We had the great opportunity to talk to several of the international SHRM18 Bloggers and are sharing those conversations with you! First up, Sel and Ben Watts of Watts Next HR from Australia and Kavi Arasu from India! How to reach Sel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueellenwatts/ https://twitter.com/Sel_Watts http://wattsnext.com.au/ How to reach Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wattsnextben/ https:...

In this mega episode, Jon and Wendy sat down face to face with a microphone LIVE from SHRM18 in Chicago, IL!  Jon tells a story that's bound to become HRSocialHour legend, they ask each other questions that you the listeners developed, Wendy does her best Linda Belcher impression, and more.  You'll laugh, you'll cry (maybe), you'll definitely learn a lot more about your hosts. How to contact Wendy...

We're joined by Paula Harvey, Vice President of Human Resources for Schulte Building Systems in Hockley, TX.  It's hard to describe just how special this episode turned out to be as Wendy and Paula decided they're sisters!  Family being made on the podcast... Paula's recommendations: http://hrexecutive.com/ https://twitter.com/suemeisinger http://www.libbysartain.com/ How to reach Paula: https://w...

We're joined by Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology. We talk about why she started #NotAtSHRM, upcoming enhancements to the Workology site, and Jessica and Jon connect over classic rock and marching band! Jessica's recommendations: https://leadershipfreak.blog/ http://perezhilton.com/ How to reach Jessica: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1152310814891572/  (request to join the Not At SHRM...

In this special edition, Jon talks to Gordon Collier, Owner of Pipeline Search Solutions and creator/host of the My Career FIT podcast. Jon and Gordon talk about their parallel career tracks in Richmond, how HR and recruiting is the Collier family business, and why Gordon decided to start his podcast to market job opportunites to prospective candidates. Listen to My Career FIT at  https://mycareer...

We're joined by Cheryl Nelson, Human Resources Manager with Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN. We talk about the changes she's seen in HR and the legal profession during her career, the benefits of blogging, and she tells us where the skeletons are buried. Cheryl's recommendations: https://www.hrbartender.com/  (Sharlyn Lauby) https://twitter.com/SteveBoese https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure h...

In this special episode, Wendy talks to Justin Kruger of KyndHub, an online community for practicing, sharing and inspiring kindfulness. To learn more, visit  https://kyndhub.com/ .  

We're joined by Mary Williams, Vice President of Operations and Human Resources with Clear Digital Media/ClearSounds Communications in Naperville, IL.  We talk about Mary's experience as a "Department of One" and Jon pulls a connection to her favorite TV show.  Mary's recommendations: https://startwithwhy.com/  (Simon Sinek) http://www.realitybasedleadership.com/  (Cy Wakeman) http://laurieruettim...

It's another SHRM18 special edition!  Jon had a chance to speak with Michael Wilkinson, founder and Managing Director of Leadership Strategies, Inc.  They talk about how HR pros can become better facilitators and Michael shares great advice on how to "divide and conquer" a conference like SHRM18. Michael will be presenting "The Three Reasons People Disagree" on the Smart Stage Monday, 6/18 at 11:1...

We're joined by Dan Cross, Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager for Capital One.  Dan's the first (and likely the last) guest that Jon's taken to a fireman's bar.  We talk about recruiting, basketball, and a major life event that Dan took time away from preparing for to appear on the show. Dan's recommendations: www.ere.net www.sourcecon.com www.namely.com https://twitter.com/mattcharney https://tw...

It's another SHRM18 special edition!  Jon had a chance to speak with Mike Mitchell, who serves as a senior faculty member of the Center for Creative Leadership, of which Jon is an alumni.  They talk about innovation and barriers HR pros often encounters in workplace innovation.  As an added bonus, Mike is a Chicago native and gives Jon the inside scoop on what to do while you're in town for the co...

We're joined by Keith Enochs, Human Resources and Training Services for a regional Supermarket and Home & Garden chain based in Lititz, Pennsylvania.  We talk about longevity with one organization, raising kids, and bourbon.  A brief but super fun conversation. Keith's recommendations: http://www.realitybasedleadership.com/  (Cy Wakeman) http://sbrownehr.com/ How to reach Keith: https://www.workin...

In this special #SHRM18 episode, we interview Andrew Morton, Director of Social Engagement for SHRM.  He tells us about how the conference Blog Squad has changed over the years, speakers he's excited to see in Chicago, and his favorite movie that he saw well before he should have as a kid. Andrew's recommendation: https://blog.shrm.org/blog/SHRM18 Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of every month a...

It's a #SHRM18 edition where Wendy talks to Louis Lessig, a labor and employment attorney with Brown & Connery, LLP.  This conversation was held for a blog post Wendy wrote but we thought the conversation was too much fun not to be shared!   Louis will be presenting multiple times during the conference:   FLSA Jeopardy on Monday 06/18 at 7 AM ADA Jeopardy on Tuesday 06/19 at 12:40 PM on the Smart...

We're joined by Michael Mullady, HR Business Partner with Genesys in Indianapolis, IN.  We talk about what it's like having worked for several large, "brand name" organizations.  For the first time in an episode, Jon has his mind blown by a guest when his podcast worlds collide.  It's a fun conversation topped off with a reference to Chewbacca! Michael's recommendations: https://twitter.com/MikeVa...